SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Frustrating news for United Health Care patients on Capitol Hill. CEO Andrew Witty announced that 1/3 of patient data was breached in a cyberattack in February. A $22 million ransom paid in full. “This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make,” said Witty said. But it doesn’t […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s tunes like the ones Reverend Doctor Kevin Stephens plays on his piano, that he hopes inspires children to want to play a musical instrument. “We decided that most children in our community are very influenced by music. Whether they can play it or not, they love music,” he said. “So, […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — In the wake of Tuesday night’s shooting in Syracuse, a local youth group is speaking out. Anthony Pitts grew up in the neighborhood where Tuesday night’s shooting happened. Hitting closer to home, he knew both men involved. “Earlier this morning I found out who they were, and I coached both those […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Facing a severe shortage of affordable places to live, likely to only to get worse as Micron comes to town, the city of Syracuse launching a major housing initiative. The plan builds on work already underway to quickly increase the housing stock in Syracuse. “The strategy is taking all that data […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Syracuse Planning Commission will hear a proposal next week for a project to turn the Crowne Plaza hotel into an apartment building. “It’s a project that exemplifies a mixed-income housing development opportunity with market-rate housing, which there is a major need for that, and it also brings on affordable housing […]

CORTLAND, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Ergardo Rosario was sentenced for aggravated vehicular homicide on Tuesday, April 23, in Cortland County Court. Rosario received a three to 15-year sentence after he was convicted of striking a utility pole in the City of Cortland on Feb. 25, 2023, while driving under the influence of fentanyl, marijuana and methadone. […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s not the kind of departure anyone was looking for from Southwest Airlines, barely two and a half years in Syracuse and the airline is already taking off. “But it sounds like Southwest is really reevaluation where they want their working Boeing aircrafts to go and Syracuse maybe just wasn’t the […]

DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – You ask, we answer! Question: Is Joey’s Italian Restaurant in DeWitt building a new restaurant? Yes, but it’s not moving far. The restaurant that’s been in business near Carrier Circle for more than 40 years is about to break ground on a new 6,000 Sq. Ft. building, according to owner Bill […]

LYSANDER, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Charles Bratt is the Plainville Rural Cemetery Association president. He also has multiple relatives laid to rest here which made the news even harder to take. “You think some of the bigger cemeteries in Syracuse have had some vandalisms,” he said. “You don’t think something like this would happen to a […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The annual Food Truck Battle will return for its fourth year with a special surprise as it extends the competition from one day to two days. The 2024 Food Truck Battle will take over Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds on Friday, May 10, from 4 p.m. to 10 […]

OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — After a 12-unit apartment building caught on fire on Tuesday night, April 23, the Scriba Fire Department found there were working smoke detectors inside. The department responded to the fire at 38 Birch Lane in Oswego around 5:04 p.m. and found the building engulfed in flames. Over 60 firefighters from Oswego […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Wegmans Food Markets is working with local law enforcement to host prescription medication drop-offs. Across seven states at 53 locations, you have the opportunity to properly dispose of your potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. This event will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 […]

CAYUGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A man from Lansing was sentenced to prison on April 23 for embezzling almost $300,000 from a Cayuga County Business. Scott J. Brenchley was sentenced by Judge Hon. Jon E. Budelmann to one-and-a-half to four-and-a-half years in state prison upon his conviction of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. According […]

CLAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s still another year before you see any major changes in Clay. But much is happening behind the scenes, including the environmental review prep work. “That will answer a lot of questions related to wetland mitigation, environmental impacts, related to traffic improvements that will be needed around the community,” said Onondaga […]

(WSYR-TV) — National Pretzel Day is this Friday, April 26, and to celebrate, one of the most popular shops known for its pretzels is hosting a special deal. Auntie Anne’s, the popular pretzel shop chain, is offering its customers a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel, but there’s just one small catch. To get the […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — If you love ice cream and creating social media content, the American Dairy Association North East has a job for you. The company is looking for its first-ever “Chief Ice Cream Officer” who will help them on visits to local creameries, and create social media content along the way. The position […]

DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — In a special Town of DeWitt board meeting on Thursday night, April 18, DeWitt’s Police Chief Chase Bilodeau was placed on administrative leave. According to the minutes from the meeting, the decision was based on a personnel issue motioned by Councilor H Bernard Alex and seconded by Councilor Max Ruckdeschel. Chief […]

TOWN OF IRA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Ira man on Wednesday, April 17, after he resisted arrest for damaging a car and then punched a deputy in the head. Tyler Noxon was arrested around 2:48 a.m. on Wednesday when deputies responded to his home for a reported […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Organizations across the northeast are stepping in to raise money for the loved ones of Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Officer Michael Jensen. For Nicole Eiffe, the shooting in Salina hit close to home. “My husband is a Syracuse police officer, as well as my brother-in-law and several friends. I’m friends with […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Organizations across the northeast are stepping in to raise money for the loved ones of Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Officer Michael Jensen. For Nicole Eiffe, the shooting in Salina hit close to home. “My husband is a Syracuse police officer, as well as my brother-in-law and several friends. I’m friends with […]